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Definition of trio

trio

/ˈtriː.oʊ/
tri · o
Plural:trios
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• noun

1

A set or group of three people or things.

Example

"The trio of researchers published a groundbreaking study on renewable energy storage."

2

A group of three musicians or singers who perform together, or a musical composition written for three performers.

Example

"A jazz trio played softly in the corner of the lounge throughout the evening reception."

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• Rhymes for trio

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French and Italian trio, which was formed from the Latin numeral tres ('three') on the model of the musical term duo.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trio
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